PV19
Quinacridone Violet / Magenta
- Chemistry
- Quinacridone
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- Versatile quinacridone ranging from red to violet depending on crystal form.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Quinacridone Violet / Magenta (PV19) is Quinacridone. In our watercolour range it is transparent, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
What is PV19?
PV19 (Quinacridone Violet / Magenta) is Quinacridone. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PV19?
PV19 is Quinacridone.
Is PV19 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PV19 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PV19 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PV19 transparent or opaque?
PV19 is transparent.
Does PV19 granulate?
In watercolour, PV19 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PV19?
PV19 appears in 14 Michael Harding colours: Quinacridone Gold, Rose Dore, Rose Blush, Quinacridone Rose, Imperial Purple, Lavender and 8 more.
The story of PV19
A modern, permanent violet - transparent and strong, ideal for glazes and lively tints.
How it is made
The same chemistry as the quinacridone magentas, conditioned to a violet crystal form. Milled in oil it gives a transparent, staining, very lightfast violet.
In the hands of the masters
No Old Master could paint a permanent violet - quinacridone violet is a 20th-century gift, letting painters build luminous purples that will not fade.
Michael Harding colours using PV19
14 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PV19
8 colours
No. 411 Quinacridone Gold
- Pigment
- PY150, PR209, PV19
- Type
- Organic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- High
- Tint Power
- High
No. 319 Rose Dore
- Pigment
- PY151, PV19
- Type
- Organic
- Lightfastness
- Good
- Oil Content
- High
- Tint Power
- Average
No. 254 Rose Blush
- Pigment
- PW6, PY42, PV19
- Type
- Organic/Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- Low
- Tint Power
- Average
No. 311 Quinacridone Rose
- Pigment
- PV19
- Type
- Organic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- High
- Tint Power
- Average
No. 253 Imperial Purple
- Pigment
- PB29, PV19
- Type
- Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- Average
- Tint Power
- Average
No. 243 Lavender
- Pigment
- PW6, PV15, PB29, PV19
- Type
- Organic/Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- Low
- Tint Power
- Average
Watercolours containing PV19
6 colours
No. W305 Rose Dore
- Pigment
- PY97, PV19
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W211 Quinacridone Rose
- Pigment
- PV19
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W219 Imperial Purple
- Pigment
- PB29, PV19
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W311 Quinacridone Bronze
- Pigment
- PY150, PR209, PV19
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinacridone Gold No. 411 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Rose Dore No. 319 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Good | — |
| Rose Blush No. 254 | Oil | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Quinacridone Rose No. 311 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Imperial Purple No. 253 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Lavender No. 243 | Oil | Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Indigo No. 228 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Neutral Tint No. 139 | Oil | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Rose Dore W305 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | NO |
| Quinacridone Rose W211 | Watercolour | Transparent | Very Good | YES |
| Imperial Purple W219 | Watercolour | Transparent | Excellent | YES |
| Quinacridone Bronze W311 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | NO |
| Indigo W150 | Watercolour | Transparent | Good | YES |
| Neutral Tint W106 | Watercolour | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | YES |
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